The Wave Rider is a neutral maximalist running shoe family using Gore-Tex and Mizuno WaveKnit technology from Mizuno.
The Wave Rider 23 is a road running model. It has a breathable design, and came out in 2019. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Mizuno Wave Rider 25.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 82%. This puts it in the highest rated 40% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar |
released | ReleasedAug 2019 | Aug 2021 | Apr 2020 | Feb 2021 | Jun 2021 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 289 g W: 241 g | M: 303 g W: 261 g | M: 281 g W: 235 g | M: 281 g W: 232 g | M: 281 g W: 241 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot20 mm | 21 mm | M: 22 mm W: 21 mm | |||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop12 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
Heel | Heel32 mm | 31 mm | M: 30 mm W: 29 mm | |||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandMizuno | Mizuno | Nike | Under Armour | Under Armour | Asics |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | Maximalist | Maximalist | Maximalist | ||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1322) |
Terrain | Road (+880) |
Usages | Daily running (+727) |
Brand | Mizuno (+60) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1052) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1074) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+829) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1051) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+244) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+481) |
Features | Breathable (+576) |
Materials | Mesh (+575) |
Events | 10k (+541)Half marathon (+541)Marathon (+541) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 23 | |
Released | Aug 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 289 g W: 241 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 12 mm | |
Heel | 32 mm | |
Forefoot | 20 mm |